Today since it was a beautiful day in Cincy I decided to install my Stillen Test Pipes that have been sitting in my room for over a month. I finished the install a few hours ago and I have to say that to date i have noticed more from this mod than all others minus my FD. The sound is loud and exotic and the pull is noticably harder. Over the Experiance was very smooth and made for an easy install.


This Friday I am having my JWT clutch and Flywheel installed by 350Evo.
So I will have more responces on my feeling about these parts.

Thanks Forged Performance for the quick shipment and great service.

Now I need to get some JWT Rev-up cams and a utec to tie it all together until I can go FI.


Performance Mods thus far.

PnP Throttle Body, K&N drop-in, Injen Angled Exhaust w/ X-pipe, Stillen Test Pipes, 350Evo 3.9FD

 

First 100 miles on the Z with JWT Clutch and flywheel, I have to say the clutch is a bit stiffer than stock but is very drivable and the flywheel it a welcome addition and new found throttle responce without being so bothersome like many lightened flywheels. I am all smiles after this. Since the Clutch is a pre-thought to my FI Application I am glad I have chosen JWT.

I know that many many member before me have added these parts and can attest to them. I want to supply my findings to the NA mods I have completed.

If you are happy with the performance of the Stock 350Z you will be satisfied with the performance you get from Naturally Aspirated modifications. The 3.9 FD and clutch/flywheel compliment eachother flawlessly. With the clutch it feels like the car isnt struggling to pull as hard as it should. The test pipes feel like it free'd up a large choke-hold on the exhaust system and also made the exhaust note very mean!

 

Congrats on the new mods. I want to do the 3.9 gears.

I wonder how the tilton and 3.9 combo is. To rev happy?

 

Ive driven a tilton combo without 3.9 and it is amazingly light! Too light for me to drive on the street, with the 3.9 that would be an amazing NA track car.

 

This thread needs some photos.

 

I didnt take any pics of the install process, my camera was stepped on by a drunk guy at a party!

So you can have pics of my Z but thats about it!

 

well just throw some pics up

 

And the same is true even back then. There is always that one retard in family photos that screws it up by day dreaming while the photo is being taken and just doesnt pay attention. (Top right Moron)

 

OP, what's going on at 350evo? The reason I ask is that there have been some posts about them not handling parts orders too well.

Is everything ok there?

BTW, they did my TT kit, clutch and flywheel, sways and struts/shocks.
And they did a good job.

Are you in the Z club in Cinci?

 

The guys that did your clutch TT install etc etc, are no longer refered to as 350Evo, they are wright motorsports, they have always been such but they had a loose affiliation with 350Evo. They are still where they were and business is doing great for them... they open up a .62 mile shifter cart country club just recently and I have flown over it and its badass. They still do all my install work however they focus more on high end cars now. Porsche, Doren, Bently... They had alwasy worked on them but now its very focused.

I am Z club in cinci, I work alot and dont get to participate as much as Id like.

 

Here is a motion pic of my ride.

 

 

I knew that they were Wright Motorsports, the times that I was there I had the only Z except for the two race cars they had. The rest (a lot) were Porches. I didn't know that they weren't one and the same, I thought it was just another name they were doing business as for legal reasons (to seperate internet sales). That clears up a lot. I had dealings mostly with BJ, as far as talking to etc, although I did talk to Rick (if I remember correctly) a bit as well. They were building another shop in the rear when I was there.

I am in the Z club also, but have only been to one meeting (a dyno pull). Nice guys.

 

Yes the guy who is in charge of 350Evo his name is MCkeal (spelling). He's seperated from WM. But I till think BJ is holding onto alot of he parts so recently if you've bought something from the site this new intern kid whom Ive never seen or met handles customer service that outta his house and BJ ships the parts from WM. Its confusing. I trust that if you still order your parts you will recieve them but I would Call BJ direct instead of placing an internet order! (This is meant for anyone) Although he is very busy with PCA he should be ale to ship stuff out! JUST DONT ASK FOR A DISCOUNT!

 

From the posts I have seen, if I buy something I will drive over there and purchase. It's always better to do business in person if possible, at least you know if they actually have it.

Thanks for the info, good luck with the Z.

 

Not a problem. Definately, Id love to get a ride in the TT z i am thinking about going GReddy TT here soon. I amstill on the fence. IF i go ST i will keep my 3.9 FD rear end, if I go TT i have a buyer lined up for it. Id love to see what boost feels like in the Z.

 

If:
I was starting fresh, I would get a GReddy kit, because of the low price and potential. But I must state the caviet: if I had a shop with tuning experience with the EMS I was using.
I was, at the time I got my TT, looking at HKS SC because of the low price and pretuned aspect. Of course, there were not as many proven choices then. I got the PE TT from Wright because it did not need a reflash or dyno tuning in stock form. At the time, Wright did not have a dyno, don't know the situtation now.
I'll give you a ride next time I'm in the neighborhood. I'm not saying it's the quickest thing in the world, but put it this way, compared to stock, it's mindblowing. The problem, as you will find out, is traction.

 

no matter which kit i get, I will be having it tuned by sharif.

You are right they do not have a dyno. I think I saw you out at raceline once though! Did you buy the PE kit BJ had chilling at the store?

 

Yep, I think that was the place. Yes I did. Got an excellent price, an offer I couldn't refuse, Godfather.

Don't think you can go wrong with Sharif, he has an great reputation with tuning. Have you considered Injected Performance in Lexington? They are so close it is tempting, however, I really haven't met anyone who uses them. Have you heard anything about them?

 

i havent heard much good or bad about Injected Performance.

I know they are close by and I have seen their custom single turbo setup Z and it looks nice as hell.

I do not trust the local shops like (disg)raceline or zerolift.


-Don